SAN MATEO, California — In its largest safety overhaul to date, Roblox has announced it will split user accounts into specific age tiers starting in early June 2026. The move introduces two new account types—Roblox Kids and Roblox Select—designed to automatically restrict content and communication features based on a child’s developmental stage.
The update follows growing pressure from international regulators and several U.S. lawsuits alleging that the platform’s open nature exposed minors to inappropriate content and grooming.
Roblox is moving away from its “one-size-fits-all” approach to a three-tiered structure:
| Account Type | Age Range | Content Access | Chat Features |
| Roblox Kids | 5–8 years | Limited to “Minimal” or “Mild” ratings (light cartoon violence). | Off by default; parents must manually approve any friends. |
| Roblox Select | 9–15 years | Access to “Moderate” ratings. | Available only with users in a similar age range. |
| Standard | 16+ years | Full access to the catalog. | Unrestricted (18+ required for “Restricted” mature content). |
Note: Accounts will automatically upgrade as the user reaches the age of 9 and 16. Users who have not completed an age verification check will be defaulted to the most restricted “Roblox Kids” settings.
To ensure younger players stay within their assigned tiers, Roblox is implementing a three-step screening process for developers:
- Developer Verification: Creators must provide ID, use two-step authentication, and hold a Roblox Plus subscription (launching April 30 for $4.99/month).
- Community Testing: New games will be tested by users aged 16+ first; their reports will flag issues before the game is allowed in the younger catalogs.
- IARC Integration: Later this year, Roblox will adopt the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) framework, displaying familiar labels like ESRB (U.S.) and PEGI (Europe).
Beyond the automatic tiers, parents will gain granular control over their children’s digital experience through age 15:
- Manual Overrides: Parents can approve a specific game that falls outside their child’s tier—useful for siblings who want to play together.
- Direct Blocking: The ability to block specific games even if they match the child’s age rating.
- Communication Management: Real-time monitoring and management of direct-chat settings.
“Our goal is to match content and social features more closely to a child’s age while still providing a path for older teens to enjoy the platform’s depth,” the company stated. As Roblox continues to grow as a global “metaverse,” these safety guardrails represent a significant shift toward proactive moderation and parental empowerment.